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HVACR School Near Winter Park, Florida

HVACR School Near Winter Park, Florida

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Did you know that HVAC technicians are in demand? You can get trained for a career in the industry at Universal Technical Institute’s Orlando campus, a Florida technical school.1

HVACR Training Near Winter Park, Florida

UTI Orlando offers a 39-week HVACR Technician program to teach the fundamentals of maintaining, repairing and diagnosing all kinds of HVAC systems that include heating and cooling.

What’s great is that the program builds knowledge from the ground up, so all skill levels are welcome with no prior experience required.

HVACR Technician Certifications Available

HVACR certification not only is a way to show your knowledge and expertise, but it is also often a job requirement depending on who your employer is.

The great thing about attending UTI is that graduates are prepared to test for several industry credentials. Exams may include:

  • EPA 608 Technician Certification
  • North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Core
  • OSHA General Construction Certification (OSHA-10)

HVAC Courses Offered

We cover a range of topics in our HVAC courses:

  • HVACR Core, Basic Electricity and Motors
  • Fundamentals of Refrigeration
  • Heating Systems I
  • Indoor Air Fundamentals
  • Heating Systems II
  • Air Conditioning and Alternative Systems
  • Sheetmetal, Installation, Codes and EPA
  • Building Management and NATE Core
  • Commercial Refrigeration I
  • Commercial Refrigeration I

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR WINTER PARK, FL

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for HVACR technicians in the United States was $57,300 in May 2023.58 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

There’s also demand for HVACR technicians, with total HVACR technician employment expected to exceed 481,000 nationally by 2033.72

HVACR Technician Jobs in Winter Park, Florida

HVACR training grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles, including:


  • HVACR technician
  • Installation technician
  • Refrigeration technician

As with any industry, over time, HVAC technicians may be able to advance their careers with experience and hard work.77 Some examples include:


  • A/C tech
  • HVAC specialist
  • Refrigeration operator
  • Residential contractor
  • Commercial service manager
  • Facilities manager
  • Code inspector
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Energy analyst
  • Business owner

Keep in mind that openings in the Winter Park area will vary based on local demand. Get in contact with our Career Services Team for help with finding local opportunities near Winter Park, resume building, interview prep and more.

Directions From Winter Park, Florida to UTI Orlando

Planning a visit to our HVACR school? Book a tour and head on over using the directions below (some routes may have tolls):

  1. Get on I-4 West in Orlando from East Fairbanks Avenue and North Orange Avenue (3.7 miles)
    1. Head southwest on Aloma Ave toward Brewer Avenue (26 feet)
    2. Aloma Avenue turns slightly left and becomes Brewer Avenue (0.2 miles)
    3. Continue onto Osceola Avenue (0.4 miles)
    4. Slight left onto East Osceola Avenue (217 ft)
    5. Continue onto East Fairbanks Avenue (0.7 miles)
    6. Turn left onto North Orange Avenue (1.9 miles)
    7. Turn right onto FL-438 N/Princeton Street (0.2 miles)
    8. Turn left to merge onto I-4 West (0.2 miles)
  2. Drive along I-4 Express and Florida’s Turnpike. Take exit 254 from Florida’s Turnpike (14.4 miles)
    1. Merge onto I-4 West (4.4 miles)
    2. Slight left onto I-4 Express (1.3 miles)
    3. Keep left to stay on I-4 Express (2.4 miles)
    4. Use the left lane to take the exit toward Miami (1.0 miles)
    5. Merge onto Florida’s Turnpike (4.1 miles)
    6. Use the second from the right lane to take exit 254 for FL-528 toward US-17/US-92/US 441 (0.5 miles)
    7. Slight left onto the ramp to US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South (0.3 miles)
    8. Exit on the left onto US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South toward FL-528 West/Kissimmee (0.5 miles)
  3. Continue on US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South to the campus
    1. Merge onto US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South (0.7 miles)
    2. Turn right onto West Taft Vineland Road (0.2 miles)
    3. Turn left at American Eagle Way (151 feet)
    4. Turn right and the campus will be on the left (59 feet)

    Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

UTI Orlando

2202 West Taft Vineland Road

Orlando, Florida 32837

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

Campus Tours

TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm

W | 10 am & 2 pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

800-834-7308 | Admissions

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Programs Offered at This Campus

Automotive Technology Training near Winter Park, Florida

Unleash your passion for all things automotive in our 51-week Automotive Technology program.7 Through hands-on training and online instruction, students are prepared for careers in the industry.18

Diesel Technology Training near Winter Park, Florida

UTI Orlando’s Diesel Technology program offers a foundational learning experience for those with a passion for big engines. Students dive into topics from engine diagnostics to hydraulic systems.

Motorcycle Technician Training near Winter Park, Florida

Ready to ride into a new career? UTI Orlando’s 48-week Motorcycle Technician Training Program offers the skills and training you need to pursue careers with industry leaders like Harley-Davidson and Suzuki.

Marine Technician Training near Winter Park, Florida

Learn to service and repair marine engines and systems at UTI Orlando in just 51 weeks. The Marine Technician Specialist Program offers training with industry-leading brands like Yamaha and Mercury Marine.

Start HVACR Training at UTI Orlando

Now’s the time to train for an in-demand HVACR career.

Request more info or call us at 1-800-834-7308.

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.58) The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as HVACR technicians. Estimated annual salary is for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as HVACR technicians, such as installation technicians and refrigeration technicians. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $48,940 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=499021&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled HVACR technicians in North Carolina is $24.33 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $21.63 and $17.79, respectively.72) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers will be 481,300 by 2033. See Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023–33, and worker characteristics, 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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